Regional Manufacturing Engineer

What you will do

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering you will manage the projects supporting new and existing plant processes. You will support plant operations to design/innovate the battery manufacturing equipment to enable the region to meet the mid- and long-term safety quality and cost KPI targets. With these initiatives you will support our next-generation operational improvements to produce batteries more safely and efficiently.

How you will do it

• Provide resource management and engineering support for Manufacturing Engineering (ME) across all plants focusing on processes equipment and project execution.

• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives including process layout optimization equipment integration and collaboration with maintenance for plant resource issues.

• Serve as the equipment SME for both new and existing machinery guiding design qualification and troubleshooting efforts.

• Develop and standardize critical spare parts lists and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to ensure long-term sustainability.

• Collaborate with operations maintenance and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies.

• Manage end-to-end manufacturing engineering projects including specification development supplier coordination equipment installation and qualification.

• Mentor and support plant Manufacturing Engineers in executing layouts PFEMA SSOW machine qualifications and cost tracking.

• Lead problem-solving efforts on the shop floor ensuring issues are resolved using sound engineering principles and documented processes.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelors or higher or related discipline or equivalent years of experience.

• Min 5 years Manufacturing / Process Engineering w/ Project Management.

• Proficiency with Auto CAD SolidWorks Excel Word PowerPoint and other related programs.

• Ability to work effectively across all the US plants and internationally at times and travel up to 50% at times.

Preferred

• Prior experience with lead-acid battery manufacturing equipment and processes including process controls and automation.

• Proficient in PLC programming ladder logic creation and ability to read explain and create basic ladder logic.

• Understand the I/O of the robotic system and how PLC interacts with the robotic system including safety interlocks.

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What you get:

• Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance Employee Assistance Program and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise gender ethnicity and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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